Search Committees

Understanding the Search Process

Overview

The Faculty Search Process Checklist has been developed in collaboration with Human Resources, College Liaisons and the Office of Faculty Recruitment. This guide provides a step-by-step listing of all of the actions that must be performed during the search process starting with the creation of the requisition right on through the hire. Download a copy of the checklist.

Search committees are supported by with the Human Resources department and the Office of Faculty recruitment. HR supports the faculty search processes related to requisitions, postings, applicant tracking in CareerZone, pre-offers, offers and hires. While the Office of Faculty Recruitment handles candidate sourcing, with a focus on identifying African American, Latino(a) American, Native American and women scholars.

Below are a number of other resources that you will find helpful in the search process: